| Author |
Harben, Will N. (Will Nathaniel), 1858-1919 |
| Title |
Paul Rundel: A Novel
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
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| Summary |
"Paul Rundel: A Novel" by Will N. Harben is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the southern mountain village of Grayson and revolves around Paul Rundel, a young boy struggling against the hardships of life shaped by his difficult family circumstances and societal challenges. The narrative explores themes of ambition, violence, and the desire for a better life, drawing attention to the protagonist’s turbulent environment. The opening of the novel introduces the daily life and struggles of the main character, Paul Rundel, and the people around him, particularly Cynthia and Silas Tye, who express concern for his well-being. As Paul encounters bullies and navigates the challenges posed by his turbulent home life, he demonstrates an intense and passionate spirit. The chapter sets the stage for his internal conflicts and the external obstacles he faces, including his father’s deteriorating health and the societal pressure from individuals like Jim Hoag. The scene is rich in characterization and establishes the world around Paul, highlighting the themes of resilience and the struggle for respect and identity in an unforgiving environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Ku Klux Klan (19th century) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Fugitives from justice -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Georgia -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
50898 |
| Release Date |
Jan 11, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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